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What is the best instant voice translation app available?
Does anyone use instant voice translation and if so what’s the best they’ve found ?
Answer summary
In a community discussion about the best instant voice translation tools, several options were highlighted. Google Translate was the most commonly mentioned, praised for its general effectiveness, especially for signs. However, many users noted its limitations, particularly in translating regional dialects like Isaan Thai, leading some to seek alternatives. Other apps and devices mentioned included Samsung's Interpreter app, Time Kettle earbuds, ChatGPT, and the Auraintellie app. Users also shared mixed experiences, with some recommending learning Thai for the best communication.
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Delightful**********
ChatGPT for me
Franky ******
Nothing I tried works on ...why you say and do but not do what you say you do .?
Bent *************
Google
Tim ********
1 Chang , 2 Chang ,3 Chang , Floor !! Lololo
Porky ******
For best results spend a year at Thai language school
But as for a translator app I recommend
And then google translate although Google can be totally wrong sometime and cause friction in a relationship through misunderstandings 🤣🤣🤣
But as for a translator app I recommend
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And then google translate although Google can be totally wrong sometime and cause friction in a relationship through misunderstandings 🤣🤣🤣
John ******
Translator go
Marcine ******
Google
Robert ********
Google translate or any other translator will Not pick up issan in thailand and only picks up thai language. You want an app idea for somebody? Have them Make an issan language translator
I think you'd find many people would pay for that.Especially if it worked
I think you'd find many people would pay for that.Especially if it worked
Marty *********
Chew Me in the Good Sperm Bar, Mae Rim. She’s great.
Sue **********
Just beware that even the best KI translators will not be able to translate similtaneously especially not Thai. I speak Thai and if you use google translate, you can‘t write or speak long sentences, the translation turn out senseless because of the nature of Thai language. 😉
เดแคลน ***********
@Sue *********
even a lot of short sentences it gets wrong too.
David ******
Gemini Pro LIVE works extremely well. I would imagine any AI Paid service does well.
Don ***********
I used Google translate on my visit in 2023. Visiting again soon and I plan to use it again It worked quite well for what I needed. And, the price is right.😁
Jonny *****
Google translate works absolutely fine it did for me anyway
Phillip ******
I found my thai wife the best for translation, the only problem is turning her off.
Irwin ***********
Auraintellie app. Best I have come across
Dave **********
Google Translate
G ***************
Eye hive roof that eat donut wok.
Phil ******
@Gordon. Google maps the best and I've used a few
John *******
Apple translate, it’s on the new update
John *******
Yes works perfectly
Gordon **********
OP@John ******
yes seen a lot of advertising for it and it states no delay 🤔that true?
Neil **********
Papago
Steve *********
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are the brand's latest flagship earbuds work great for me.
Frank *********
I have never seen an accurate Google translation from Thai. It usually doesn't make any sense
Matteo ***********
@Frank ********
Are you sure? Have you tried changing the actual Thai person who speaks on it? I would try that
Summer ******
I use the time kettle ear buds they work good for one on one conversations if the person is talking close to the ear bud.. but conversations where multiple people are talking or the person is talking fast it’s not very good
Michael *********
Just purchased Nebula buds. I'm not too excited about the translation and a few other things. I wouldn't suggest spending the money.🙄
Tony *******
Google
John **********
Samsung interpretation on the 22, 24 and 25 Ultras.
Kristian ********
@John *********
not on the 23?John **********
@Kristian *******
Yes I would think so. Its just that I have 22, 24 and my bro has the 25. But there was some talk away back that Samsung might start charging for the service. As of yet not on my 24.
BrightDac*********
Locals will tell you Google is inaccurate. They have a translator they use that is what I use.
Robert ********
BrightDachshund800 they're probably talking issan it definitely doesn't work
Tommy ********
I have auto translate on my Realme phone.
Easy to use for any language
Easy to use for any language
Tony ********
10 chang 555
Keith *******
Gosh. Sounds like a challenge.
Bob ********
@Keith ******
have you tried the Hot Black Whore - my favourite 😂
Rob ********
@Keith ******
Sorry Keith cant talk my appointment for curry paste is coming up
Andy ******
@Keith ******
mmm they serve Damn it whore - it’s delicious!
Robert ***********************
Time kettle
Les *********
@Robert **********************
.. the timekettle device I had was terrible, couldn't even understand English when spoken clearly
John *********
@Robert **********************
I was using the M3. Upgraded phone to Samsung s25 ultra and M3 doesn't support it.Robert ***********************
@John ********
I'm using the s25 ultra, no problemJohn *********
@Robert **********************
Thanks, thats nteresting. It's been well over a year since I tried, maybe it's supported now. Tbh, unless it's better than my samsung a.i. I won't switch back. Paired with my samsung buds it worked pretty well last year in Thailand. Especially phone calls.
Colin *********
@Robert **********************
do you have a Timekettle translator? If so, which one and how accurate do you think it is compared to anything else you might have used?Robert ***********************
@Colin ********
I have, the M3. It is much better and nicer to use than some temu devices, some, much more expensive, from kickstarter let alone Google translate and even DeepL!
Ron ********
I found the "interpreter" app on my Samsung Galaxy Ultra often works better than Google Translate but I use them both
Colin *********
@Ron *******
interesting, I haven't used it, but I'll try on my s25Ron ********
I had the phone almost 2 years and never discovered that app until I got here 6 weeks ago
Joe ******
Yes, my son. He does it both ways, just not available as an app ...
Yet 😁
Yet 😁
Know ********
@Joe *****
please shrink and clone him 🙏Stu ********
Chat GBT works great
Wayne ********
@Stu *******
does ChatGPT have a language selection or will it automatically pick up Thai?Stu ********
@Wayne *******
I just ask to start translating. Ask it how to do it and it will give you a step by step guide how to. Just state the languageWayne ********
@Stu *******
thanks
David ********
Can someone please help me l want to get married to a Thai lady in February what is the best way of doing that please
Nilo *********
David Hunter, You need to make an appointment and get some paper from your embassy in Thailand showing that you are not married or that you are divorced, then translated into Thai. Your fiance needs also proof that she is not married, proof of residency and 2 witnesses, take all these papers to the district office where she lives or Amphur. That is all
Richard ******
@David *******
if you are serious go to a english speaking lawyer for advice. Its easy but you need to be very careful how you do it
Daniel *******
The best way to do that is to immediately change your bank accounts to joint accounts with her and make sure to give her any relevant passwords & account numbers.
David ********
@David *******
did you divorce your hand ✋️
Mauro *********
@David *******
dnt do it
John ********
@David *******
check with @Rita **************
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JF *******
@David *******
Find the lady first!
Peter ********
David Hunter Buy 2 buffaloes, then ask
Colin *********
@David *******
don't hijack someone else's post with a totally unrelated question! Ask your question in your own post!
Tracey ********
@David *******
have you found one yet?Joe ******
Robin *******
@David *******
you can go to the amphor, they will tell you what documents you need and how many witnesses, your young lady can do all that
Guido **********
@David *******
ask her first 😂
Jim **********
@David *******
be carefulDavid ********
Thanks 🙏 all good
Lee **********
Don't do it!getting married to a filipino is much better idea
Ray ********
@Lee *********
seen on a T shirt in A.C. if you want good sex, get a filipina gf..if you want true love,get a dog...SO TRUE.
Bjørn *********
@Lee *********
Or an Italian, they are very good with hands..
Unkempt*******
Unkempt*******
@Nongnuch *******
yes. But a “bilipino” would be a maleNongnuch ********
UnkemptClam444 a Pinay, to be exact 😂
David ********
Sorry Lee l have known Sasa for 9 years
Lee **********
Good luck hope it all works out
Pierre ********
FYI...google translate cannot translate " Isaan Thai" ..it is almost comical the translated results ...
Kevin ********
@Pierre *******
yes Isaan is a whole new language.Porky ******
@Pierre *******
That’s because it’s not Thai… try setting the language to Lao mate 🤦🏻♂️🤣🤣🤣
Christer *****
@Pierre *******
same with some of the dialects of English spoken in the US.
Michael ***********
@Pierre *******
You're absolutely right there !Know ********
@Pierre *******
lol that's because it's Laos language more or less 👍🏻🎤Stu ********
I asked chatGBT how to set it up to use earbuds as a translator app and it explained how to do it.
Stu ********
@Pierre *******
I just have free account and it seems to work ok hasn’t hit the limit yet in general conversation per day.Nongnuch ********
@Pierre *******
that's true but it can translate Thai Thai . .the Isaan dialect is either Lao or Khmer, and not even the Vasco can translate these dialects . . . .you need to ask Isaan people to please use formal Thai, most will be able to speak ThaiStu ********
@Nongnuch *******
give chat GBT a try. I believe it will do Isaan.Nongnuch ********
@Stu *******
ah okay, I forgot, I have the app on my phone but if you want to use it consistently you have to register. Does it cost anything after registering?
Tim ******
@Pierre *******
agreed. Only for formal Thai
Nick ************
Google translate is good for most of the time especially for signs. Sometimes it throws a fit and makes no sense.
Terry ***********
Nongnuch ********
google translate. . . . . better than the VASCO . . . . .I threw 400 Euros into the bin and found out that the Google Translate on my phone is for free and even better
Thomas ********
@Nongnuch *******
with Google translate, I always reverse translate before I send. Sometimes with Thai language, the translation is way off
Kim *********
@Thomas *******
so do I - sometimes I have to rephrase 8-10 times because of the nonsense google makes. For written messages I now use Chatgpt (very good) or the talking translater app
Nathan ********
@Thomas *******
theres two translation modes now, if you click chat that uses gemini. It translates audio in realtime also using googles servers.Its not always perfect but its certainly allot better then a year ago.
Mark *******
@Thomas *******
yes I agree has got me in trouble with the misses a few times because of bad translation 555
Gary *********
@Thomas *******
copy that Thomas. Sometimes after reverse translating, I have had to completely change the question to try and get the correct explanation through.
Steven **********
@Nongnuch *******
yes when I pair up with my Apple AirPod 3s they work really good  sometimes I watch foreign movies Sue **********
@Steven *********
also for Thai language? I was told that Thai is not implemented yet 🤷🏻♀️Gordon **********
OP@Nongnuch *******
and that’s instant with no pause ?Porky ******
@Gordon *********
are you referring to those earbuds that translate as you hear it??Nathan ********
@Porky *****
new version of translate has chat mode, if you click the star in the middle that connects to gemini for AI translation which streams the response.It seems to be decent.
The issue though you have to press a button when you talk and another when they talk, its not automatic yet.
Benny *****
@Gordon *********
don’t waste your money. I’ve had three sets. Now I rely on google.Gordon **********
OP@Porky *****
yes mate 👌Nongnuch ********
@Gordon *********
well there will be a pause in between. And for a reply from the other person you need to switch between the languages . . . For constant translation you need a more sophisticated translator appActivity
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